Life After University
From student to graduate - tips to
cope with the transition.

Life After
University
“Leaving university is a major life
transition. It’s not just the fact that life
doesn’t revolve around lectures and
essays any more. When you’re at
University you get constant feedback on
your work and you’re surrounded by a
support network of friends and lecturers.
The big wide world can seem less than
inviting in comparison. This leaflet will
give you some tips on how to ease
yourself back into life after University.”

Read on for more tips

Independence
Keeping your independence can be difficult especially
if you move back to your parents. Although it is tempting
to fall back into the same routine that you had before you
left them, try and set a new one - such as doing your food
shopping separately, cleaning the house or agreeing a time
that you can invite some friends over on a weekly basis.
Even changing the smallest of things can help you feel more
independent.

Keep in touch
Although you may be far apart, sometimes even
countries apart, you always have a variety of ways
to keep in touch. We have so many options now;
facebook, twitter, text, call and email. It is easier than
ever to keep friendships going through virtual means.
Even though you may be busy working or applying for
jobs, try and drop your University friends a line and
meet up when you can.

Practice what you preach
It can be difficult when you step out of the routine of
your coursework. One way you could combat this is
to keep yourself up to date in the field of your study.
Read the news or perhaps look at some new journals.
Not only can this keep your mind ticking over, it can
also help in possible job interviews.

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“Find out what
works for you”

Set deadlines
Graduating from University doesn’t always mean that you
step into the job of your dreams. If you are working a stop
gap job to earn some extra money set yourself deadlines for
when you are going to look for that perfect job. Outside of
job searching you can set your own personal deadlines, they
will help you have something to work towards.

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Stay active
As our routines change we realise exactly how
active we were during our study. This is a challenging
time - so be gentle with yourself. Think of a routine
that will help you feel better. It may be something as
simple as sticking to regular meal times or watching
favourite TV shows. As you get more comfortable in
your new routine you could begin to try new things
or start up a hobby. Exercise is a great way to keep
healthy and active but the most important thing is
finding what works for you.

Stay positive
It may be a bit of a shock at first but remember to
focus on the good things your time at university has
given you and plan your next move from there.

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Want to talk about it?
If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling anxious about leaving University, or just
want a chat, you can contact the University Community
Development Workers (UCDWs) via the details below.
Email: ucdw@worc.ac.uk
Phone: 01905 542241
Mobile: 07811 458754

You can also visit firstpoint in the Peirson Study and
Guidance Centre and ask for the UCDW team.